Dr. Eden

One of Eden's favorite things to pretend play is to be a doctor and have a patient that needs help. (it's no surprise, she is VERY thorough and knowledgeable in this "play"). She always looks in their ears and says, "Yes, I see your tubes." Then she looks in their eyes, after they get drops in them of course. Then she listens to their heart and takes their temperature. Sometimes they even have to get a "poke" and then she says, "all done, good job." And just like at her visits, in the end they always get a sticker. Here is one of her lucky patients who got a very thorough check up, and he must have been especially good because he got lots of stickers!

Notice he has gauze where his trach should be? And a tourniquet around his leg?

In some ways, Eden's medical challenges have matured her beyond her years. She loves to play doctor though and is so understanding about it all. She is so precious.